Sports and Fitness Editors Linnea Moat and Renee Hoppe reflect on the Boston Marathon. John F. Kennedy once said, “The courage of life is often a less dramatic spectacle than the courage of a final moment; but it is no less a magnificent mixture of triumph and tragedy.” While marathons are usually marked by happy finishers, post race drinks, and enthusiastic crowds, this year’s Boston … Continue reading Finding hope among the Marathon’s destruction
Laughing doesn’t just feel good; it also helps us burn calories. While enjoying a hearty laugh, our heart rate increases by ten to twenty percent, which also increases our metabolism. Laughing also lowers cortisol levels, a function that controls our body’s post-meal metabolism and stashes fat in the midsection of the body. According to Juliette Kellow’s article Laugh Yourself Slim, laughing for 15 minutes a … Continue reading The key to mental and physical health is simpler than you think
For the second consecutive year, the Junior Health Fitness majors will be hosting a Wellbeing Fair, formerly known as the Chill Out and Wellbeing Fair, to educate the Gustavus community about the different dimensions of wellbeing. This year’s fair, titled Gusties Go Healthy, will be held on Thursday, April 25 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Lund Arena. There are nine dimensions of wellness … Continue reading Junior Health Fitness majors to host Wellbeing Fair
Last week, Gustavus celebrated NCAA Division III Week, which is a week to celebrate the unique Division III student-athlete experience. For forty years, Division III athletics have offered strong competition along with academic excellence and the time to pursue other interests outside of athletics. Division III is the NCAA’s largest division, with more than 440 members, 40 conferences, and 170,000 student athletes. This special week … Continue reading Gustie athletes celebrate NCAA Division III Week
Winter’s icy grip may still have a firm hold on Minnesota weather, but that hasn’t stopped the Gustavus men’s and women’s golf teams from getting excited for their spring season, whenever it may come. Both teams traded the snow and ice for the Sunshine State on their annual Spring Break trip to Florida to get in some much needed outdoor practice time. The Gusties spent … Continue reading Gustavus golf teams hope to see the green
Although Gustavus has a wide variety of intramural and club sports ranging from rugby to Ultimate Frisbee, cycling has never been on the list. Fortunately for bike enthusiasts around campus, that is about to change. While the Gustavus Cycling team isn’t a recognized club sport yet, Juniors Adam Larson and Gabe Hanson, along with Sophomore Nick Theisen are working to make their dream a reality … Continue reading Gustavus cycling: an emerging hub on campus
Elite athletes from all over the world compete in a variety of championships and Olympic games. The elite have always left the general population in awe of their unbelievable capabilities. Many of us often dream of being one of those competitors. Some forget that an athlete’s psychological processes have a great deal to do with the outcome we see. To physically get to the elite … Continue reading Thinking like a champion: the power of mental toughness
March Madness is a much-anticipated annual event for the Men’s and Women’s Basketball National Championships. This year the 2013 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Men’s Basketball Championship will take place April 8 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. March Madness began this year on Tuesday, March 19. It consists of teams from the South, East, West, and Midwest regions of the U.S. … Continue reading Let the month of madness begin
For the next few weeks, the Sports & Fitness section staff will be reviewing the student-led fitness classes offered in Lund. Kickboxing by Zac Isaak This week, I attended the kickboxing class held on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. Led by First-year Hanna Engebretson, the class offers a chance for students to get up on Saturday mornings and get their workout done early so that they … Continue reading Fitness classes in review
Anyone who followed the women’s tennis team last season might have to do a double take when they step out on the court this spring. The team has a fresh face after graduating half of their starters from 2012. The new season also comes with new talent; six of the eleven players on the squad are first-years. However, a lack of collegiate experience doesn’t mean … Continue reading Young tennis team aims to grow into champions
